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PAGE FOUR THE COMPASS FEBRUARY, 1962 WITH THE GREEKS ^he Phi Beta Sigma Receives Another On January 6, George Saddler, who is a junior majoring in Social Science, crossed the burning sands to enter Sigma Land. Saddler, though walking alone, de cided that he was interested in the spiritual growth and development of all mankind, and thus decided that he must take this “hot” step fur ther, to assure himself and his peers that he was interested. At the present time, he is a band member and a candidate for Sigma Rho Sigma Honorary Society. He is a native of Elizabeth Ctiy, North Carolina where he resides during the academic school year. The Sigmas are indeed glad to accept him as a new msmber. He is accompanied Sigma-wise by David P. James, who is an outstanding senior here on the campus, and George Jordan, vi^o is an athlete and student leader. The Crescents who are, at this time anticipating that they will fol low big brothers George Saddler, David James, and George Jordan, are Marvin Trotman, Kenneth Turnage, Howard Morris, Patrick Reese, Nor man Cherry, Wilson Bryant, and Thomas Hodges. New Alpha Men Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity initiat ed four new members. The neophytes who crossed the “burning sands” were Matthew Lewis, Jr., Alfred Leon Pearson, James Laverne Ter rell and Norris Earl Francis, Jr. Matthew Lewis, Jr. is a graduate of Greene County High School of Snow Hill, N. C. Lewis is an Industri al Alts majoi, prospect foi Kappa Mu Honor Society. He has been on the honor roll for three semesters straight. James Laverne Terrell is a grad uate of Spaulding High School of Spring Hope, N. C. Terrell is an Elementary Education major, also a prospect for Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, a member of the band and drill team. Alfred Leon Pearson is a graduate of Huntington High School of New port News, Va. Pearson is an Elemen tary Education major, a member of the Lyceum Committee and the foot ball team. He also was an honor roll student the final semester of his freshman year. Norris Earl Francis, Jr. is a gradu ate of Hayden High School of Frank lin, Va., a Physical Education major, a member of the football team and an honor roll student since he has been here at the college. To all of these fellows, welcome to Alpha Land. Panel Discuss (Continued from Page 1) helped. The damage of a 50-mega ton bomb was estimated to have a an effect great enough to de stroy an area the size of New York. Radioactivity is caused by the emission of highly penetrating par ticles from elements such as uranium, radium, etc. Rays coming from these elements are classed as either alpha, beta, or gamma. It was stated that particles which have been released into the atmos phere as a result of nuclear tests will probably return to the earth during the Spring of 1962. Concern ing reproduction, it was said that persons who are affected by radio active particles are subject to have abnormal children. This means that radioacitve elements alter the ar rangement of genes and chromo somes present in reproductive cells. This will result in what is known as a mutation or a direct break-away from the norm. The Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority initiated ten outstanding young ladies into the sorority on January 6. Immediately following the ceremony the graduate and the undergraduate members journeyed to the Hillcrest Res taurant, located in Hertford, where the joint banquet was held for Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha members. The menu consisted of Southern Fried Chicken, Creamed Potatoes, Green Peas, Lettuce and Tomato Salad, Assorted Pies and Coffee. The new sorors are Mamie Scotf of Ahoskie, N. C., an active member of the Choir, Thalia Sorosis Club, and Dramatics Club; Louvenia Magee of Garrisburg, N.C., a member of the Dean’s List, Thalia Sorosis Club, and Science Club; Janice Mitchell of Ahos kie, N. C., a member of Thalia Soro sis Club, Dramatics Club, Student Activities Committee and Band; Geraldine Kidd of LaCross, Va., a member of the Honor Roll and (he Vocational Club; Dorothy Gray of Baltimore, Md., a member of the Honor Roll, Thalia Sorosis Club and a Junior Counselor; Brenda N. Jenkins of Greenville, N.C., a mem ber of the Thalia Sorosis Club, Eng lish Club and Band; Marcell Forbes of Elizabeth City, N. C., an Honor Roll student, a member of the Dramatics Club, The Compass and the English Club; Ruth Brown of Oxford, N. C., a member of the Choir, Thalia Soro sis Club and Dormitcry Counselor; Mayvola Richardson of Nashville, N. C„ a member of the Dean’s List and Thalia Sorosis Club; and Selma Re gister of Hallsboro, N. C., a member of the Honor Roll, Thalia Sorosis Club, and Science Club. Cats Made it to Kappaland Six young men—four juniors and two sophomores—were initiated into the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity on January 6. This occurred after months of hard work and four days of probation. The cats who made it to Kappaland are: Franklin Boone of Hallsboro, N. C., Major in Elementary Education; Charles Cherry, of Hallsboro, N. C., Major in English, and member of Dramatics and English Clubs and a Junior Counselor; Leamond Downing, of Roper, N. C., Major in Physical Edcation, member of the College Choir and Band and a Junior Coun selor; Jimme Manley of Weldon, N. C., Major in Sociology; Carlton Mel ton of Ahoskie, N. C., Major in Ele mentary Education, member of the Dramatics Club and College Choir; Albert Robinson of Elizabeth City, N. C., Major in Biology and member of the College Band. After the initiation ceremony, these Neophytes joined their brothers for a banquet in the Beach House of Dr. J. D. Weaver at Southern Shores Beach in Hertford, N.C. This includ ed short speeches of congratulation, jokes and photographing. The singing of songs of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater nity made this very inspiring and also enjoyable. Sonnet to My Son Right words, when spoken, son. Can have power like a loaded gun. Right words, spoken with vim, Give brilliance to the voice that’s dim. Right words, like sweet music’s beat. Can lift the fallen heart to its feet. Right words with beauty’s cast Can win friendships that will last. Right words are priceless things, my boy. They’re a source of golden joy. Let them serve as your bright star And be your sword in lands afar. Let them echo in truth each day To light up hearts along life’s way. —Theresa Hall Omega Welcomes Six Neophytes On January 6 six Omega dogs en tered Omegaland after traveling the long, hard road to Greekdom. They had longed to cross the burning sands of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. At last they have reached the eternal land of friendship and brotherhood. Lambda Gamma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is happy to welcome these conscientous neophytes into their realm. They are: John Wesley Jordan who is a junior English major and art minor. He graduated from Edenton High School in Edenton, North Carolina. He was selected to Who’s Who Among Stu dents in American Universities and Colleges. He is a member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, “The Com pass Staff”, the English Club, West Lodge Dormitory Council, Secretary to the Library Committee, and presi dent of the College Modern Dance Group. Janies Clinton Joyner a graduate of vV. S. Creecy High School. He is from Conway, Nofth Carolina, and a sophomore majoring in General Science with a Biology Concentration. He is a member of the Sunday School, Students of Science Club, and plays intramural sports. George R. Griffin a graduate of Beaufort County High School in Pantego, North Carolina. He is a junior Biology major. He is a member of the College Players, the Sunday School, Students of Science Club, Religious Life Committee, Student Christian Association, Student Activi ties Committee, and the Men’s Government Association. Norman G. King, Jr., a sophomore Business Education major with an English minor. He graduated from East Suffolk High School in Suffolk, Va. He is a member of the College Choir, the drill team, the College Players, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Students Activities Committee. Ear! R. Moore, a graduate of Morristown High School in Morris town, New Jersey. He is a sophomore majoring in Health and Physical Edu cation and minoring in Biology. He is an outstanding player on the Football Team, and a member of the College Modern Dance Group, the Drill Team, Social Dance Group, the Col lege Choir, Physical Education Club, and the Student Activities Committee. John Barclift, a senior Elementary Education major with a minor in English. He is a graduate of P. W. Moore High School in Elizabeth City, North Carolnia. He is a member of the College Choir, Student Council. Student Activities Committee, Band, Yearbook Staff, and president of the Senior Class. After the initiation, the neophytes. Omegas, and Lamps had a celebration party at Cale Street Recreation Cen ter. The Brothers of Omega welcomed the neophytes to Omegaland. Christmas Party Members of the “Compass Staff” and their guests enjoyed a Gay Yule Party just prior to the Christmas Vacation. This is one of the annual affairs of the COMPASS which is looked forward to by all of the members of the staff. A short program featured students and staff in gay performance. Clarence Biggs, editor, played a number of Christmas Carols on the harmonica while the other members and their guests enjoyed a buffet While everyone was taking a break from dancing, presents were exchang ed among members of the staff. The COMPASS looks forward to other occasions when its members will spend pleasant evenings together. Nine Inducted Into Pyramid Club The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority inducted nine members into the Pyramid Club on Monday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. The girls were: Louise Burton, a sophomore from Virgilina, Va.; Marion V. Davis, junior, Rocky Mount, N. C.; Kareen Dawson, junior, Belhaven, N. C.; Billie Harell, junior, Henderson, N. C.; Alice Jones, junior, Jackson, N. C.; Lossie Peele, sophomore. Williamston, N. C.; Ethel Rodgers, sophomore, Wil liamston, N. C.; Erma Slade, junior. Woodland, N. C. and Anne Ward, junior, Ahoskie, N. C. The Pyramids started the New Year off by electing officers. They are: Ann Ward, president; Billie Har rell, vice-president; Kareen Dawson, secretary; Louise Burton, treasurer and Marion V. Davis, and Erma Slade, reporters. Sigma Rho Sigma News The Iota Chapter of Sigma Rho Sigma, a professional fraternity in the Social Science Department of Eliza beth City State Teachers College, had their regular meeting Tuesday evening, January 16. They accepted eight applicants for membership in this organization. Those students were: Clarence E. Biggs, Rena Johnson, Jimmie Manley, Patrick Reese, Ella Roberts, Leonard Slade, and Eddie Sykes. In order to become a member of the Sigma Rho Sigma Honor Society, a student must maintain a “B” average in the Social Sciences. The present officers are—David James, president and Edmund John son, secretary. Adviser is Mr. Chester A. Gregory. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Six lovely young ladies, three sophomores and three juniors, were recently initiated into Delta Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority here at the Elizabeth City State Teachers College. They were Ann Jones, Della Her ring, Alice Myrick, Viola Garris, Annie Ruth Lea and Joyce Brown. Ann is a Business Education Major, and also a member of the Thalia Sorosis club. Della, a Junior Coun selor, is a Business Education Major, and also a member of the Thalia Sorosis club. Alice, an Elementary Education Major, is an Honor Roll member, and just recently she was inducted into Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Viola is a member of the Thalia Sorosis club, and an Elementary Edu cation Major. Joyce, a Social Science Major, is a member of TTialia Sorosis club. She is also a member of the Compass Staff. Annie Ruth, an Elementary Education Major, is a member of the Thalia Sorosis club, and also an Honor Roll member. All six of these Neophytes are very active students on the campus. They are good leaders and have con tributed to the development of this institution. We wish each of them loads of success in the years to come, and we also welcome them with open arms, to Delta Land and Greekdom. Organizations (Continued from Page 1) under privileged children of the com. munity. In Doles Hall the civic com mittee visited the Home for the Aged and presented a Christmas program of song and Bible verses. Each resi dent of the home was also given a gift. Bias Hall gave its annual Christmas Tea for the community which was a colorful affair well attended by the college family. All residence halls held Christmas parties to which they invited guests. Alpha Kappa Mu News The Alpha Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society will sponsor a series of three Inter collegiate College Bowls. The par ticipants will be the top four students from each class. The first of these College Bowls will be given on Feb ruary 16, the Freshman versus the Sophomores. The winner will play Juniors, and the winner from the second College Bowl will challenge the Senior Class. Prizes will be given to each mem ber of the winning team after each The Cheater and Himself Are you cheating To keep from repeating? Well, if you do Does it worry you? No! you’d quickly flinch! Anyone with common sense Knows that if he can He may as well join the band Of Cheaters! Cheaters! Cheaters! But, are you fooling “Conscience” With that kind of nonesense? You may be fooling friends to death, But, student, not your self. Must’nt we all have some peace of mind With which to strengthen our selves? To know as we think that “it’s all right” That we cripple ourselves into this plight? If you’re cheating to keep from repeating. You hurt not teacher. Sue, Jim or Jeff! But do you know whom you cheat? Why, of course, you cheat your self! —I helma Howard 14 Selected (Continued from Page 1) and physical education; reporter for the Thalia Sorosis Club; secretary of the health and physical education club, a Pyramid of Delta Sigma The ta Sorority; junior counselor; and vice-president of the Dormitory Coun cil.—John W. Jordan, junior, Edenton N. C.; major in English; a member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, “The Com pass” Staff, and a representative to Executive Committee of Columbia Scholastic Press Association; member of the College Dance Group, and English Club.—Mary Leavens, junior, Jacksonville, N. C.; Business Educa tion major; president of the City Students Council and Thalia Sorosis Club; vice-president of the Y.W.C.A.; co-chairman of the Lighthouse Forum Committee; member of the College Choir and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. —Nathaniel Moore, senior, Goldboro, N. C.; major in Elementary Educa tion; president of the Student Council; and member of College Players.— George Patterson, junior, Stateville, N. C. ; a major in Chemistry; a mem ber of the Kappa Alpha Psi Frater nity, College Choir and Students of Science Club. — Joe W. Shanibley, senior, Colerain, N. C.; major in Business Education; member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and junior coun selor.—Leonard Slade, junior; Con way, N. C.; major in English, member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Forensic Society, English Club; and Superintendent of Sunday School.— Joyce A. Welch, senior. Welden, N. C.; Elementary Education major member of Alpha Kappa Mu Society, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, College Choir, College Dance Group;—Jasper Evans, junior, Oxford, N. C.; Chemis try major; member of Student of Science Club, Sunday School, and College baseball team. He is also j vice-president of the junior class.